Oh! Africa Land of the blessed Oh! Africa We are the best Oh! Africa Gifted amongst all Oh! Africa Delight of them all Oh! Africa Dwelling of the strong Oh! Africa Bravely we throng Oh! Africa Strongest amongst human race Oh! Africa Peaceful and a loving place Oh! Africa My mother land Oh! Africa my … Continue reading Africa
Call it a cuisine, a delicacy or a dish or better still serve it at breakfast, at lunch or at dinner time; the cravings for it lingers on. It is the antidote to a crying baby, a muse to the labourers that work 9 to 5 and the first request of every worked up father … Continue reading Man shall not live by bread alone
Did it rain? Did it pour? Does the water shed Amidst this humble planet With every male, child and female Display their parachute In glowing colours With rivers roaring along Their streamlined courses Pulling everything along their path A water race to join their ocean buddies Fishes having their field day As the rains drum … Continue reading Did It Rain?
“Christ” he heard himself say and hurriedly climbed out of the bed to stop her. He stared at her unable to believe how far she was taking the whole thing. “What in God’s name makes you think I want to have sex with you?” “Surely I have to pay you” she replied. “Sales … Continue reading Love Gone Wrong 4
Voom! Voom!, the phone vibrates as it moves to the sound it produce, wandering around on the bed like one indecisive on where to go. After few seconds, it stopped. The screeching fan continued its cry, running slowly like babies crawling in chase of themselves. Voom! Voom!! The indecisive wandering phone continued in … Continue reading Skint By Theo-ziny Joel
this is the house we were made. a house papa and mama’s colors joined together. we have the map of this building in our palms, we could not allow it to exile us like the tortoise who exiled its shell in times of trouble to the unknown. we grew around its brokenness and shame. we … Continue reading House Of Symbols.
Ifeoma did not know what she felt after hearing Nonso’s words. She wanted to lunge at him and tear him to pieces but she was too weak. He was responsible for her loss and he was not sorry. She wanted to kill him if she could but all she could do was break down and … Continue reading Love Gone Wrong 3
welcome to my world of uncertainty questioning is my home engolved by the spirit of Thomas a doubter I have become so gentle you ‘ll mistake me for a priest appearance makes me look churchy once filled with blind faith,now in doubt my soul bleeds from guilt of apostasy leave me to my plight attempt … Continue reading My world
The alarm rang for the umpteenth time that morning, I snoozed it as I turned to the other side of the bed to continue sleeping. ‘Sleepy, sleepy, wake up o’ Nnenna, my roommate shouted ‘What is it jor?’ I asked groggily as I yawned and tried to steady my eyes on her. Why did she … Continue reading Mr Right?
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED ? What is life to you? When asked this question a lot of us has different answers even thousands of em as to what life means But the truth is”Life has no true or real or definite meaning,Life is just what you make of it,what u make … Continue reading How Do You Want To Be Remembered ? 2
They sat down and stared at each other for two full minutes. Ikem couldn’t talk, he was incapable of any action. He just sat there staring. Fredrick watched him as he stared, giving him time to absorb the bombshell he just dropped. After all, he had been aware of the situation of things for a … Continue reading Love Beyond Reason 10
feeling of sadness engulf my soul season of distress like an endless road hurts like bullet piercing through my flesh gate of joy locked,its keys unknown in the midst of my weakness, I crave for strength a strong tower I could rest my head on in the midst of darkness, I crave for light a … Continue reading A Burden Shared
She opened her eyes slowly and immediately closed them as the rays of the sun penetrated the windows; and then slowly, she opened them until everything finally came into focus. From where she sat facing the window, she could see that she was not on the ground floor of wherever she was. She was still … Continue reading Love Gone Wrong 2
I took giant steps as i walked to my front door. I was almost home and I couldn’t wait to jump on my bed, after today’s stress, i needed it so badly. I kept walking faster and faster, and Tada – I opened the door, heaving a sigh of relief. “Boo, boo, you are back … Continue reading To Be A Mrs
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? “IT ALL LIES WITH YOU AND THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE” “IT IS A SCARY QUESTION TO CONSIDER, HOW DO I WAHOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED? “IT ALL LIES WITH YOU AND THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE” “IT IS A SCARY QUESTION TO CONSIDER, HOW DO I WANT … Continue reading How Do You Want To Be Remembered?